Rating Velvia 100

Hi... Still using Velvia 50 as long as it remains available, and rating it at ISO 40 as recommended by most pros. But the time will come when I have to try Velvia 100, so the question is what should it be rated as to get best results - ISO 100 or perhaps 80?

Hi... Still using Velvia 50 as long as it remains available, and rating it at ISO 40 as recommended by most pros. But the time will come when I have to try Velvia 100, so the question is what should it be rated as to get best results - ISO 100 or perhaps 80?

Not sure..never used 100 Velvia. However, I have never set ISO of asa50 at 40. A lot of folks have.Chuck Freeman USA

Interests:Photography and fishing. I love film and shot with Nikons and my field camera which is a Pentax 6x7. Favorite lenses are my Nikons 24-120, 24-50, 50mm 1.4, I also have 90-300mm and a 1.4 matched multiplier. The Pentax 6x7 is a fantastic medium format with 50mm, 150mm and a 105mm. Lots of filters, 2 Bogan tripods. I use a Minolta IVF light meter for the Pentax.

Posted 27 April 2007 - 12:35 PM

QUOTE (Chuckiesinluv @ Mar 21 2006, 06:45 PM)

QUOTE (David Marshall @ Mar 12 2006, 12:00 AM)

Hi... Still using Velvia 50 as long as it remains available, and rating it at ISO 40 as recommended by most pros. But the time will come when I have to try Velvia 100, so the question is what should it be rated as to get best results - ISO 100 or perhaps 80?

Without question my favorite film is fuji velvia 50. I also shot it at 40. I have used the velvia 100 with no changes in ISO settings and seems to work just fine. Like all films it really depends on what your trying to accomplish. I shot with a pentax 6x7 med. format and work a lot with moving water such as streams and waterfalls. I really prefer the velvia 50 for this type of work. When it comes to landscapes I find the 100 just fine. The tuff part is getting away from the films you love to use. Give it a try. I don't think you'll be disappointed. Have fun. Nelson

Not sure..never used 100 Velvia. However, I have never set ISO of asa50 at 40. A lot of folks have.Chuck Freeman USA

Wow... this thread brings back a lot of memories. I LOVE Velvia. Or at least I used to, when I shot film. I remember back in the day (when the earth was JUST cooling down) I sometimes shot 100 @ 80, but normally I shot it at what it was rated at by Fuji.

I do remember things like scenics, flowers, still lifes, etc. having unbelievably crisp detail and excellent color saturation.